Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev



Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev… I am so much connected to this name, person these days…




I was caught up with one of his videos in youtube one day and that made me explore more and more videos/websites to know about him and to listen what he says… 


If you go with google/wikipedia, you will see Sadhguru, founder of Isha Foundation is a yogi, mystic and spiritual master with a difference. 


If you ask me, I would just say he is the most powerful person I have ever seen


When I experienced his sayings/videos/articles, I really felt what makes him different. 


The points he make are simply amazing! Those are the most simple and sensible facts about the way of handling the life. Be it any topic, he makes his point that looks so basic/understandable and makes us think.


For most of the people, spirituality is a thing that should be focused at the end of the life; To be spiritual is to leave family/feelings. But Sadhguru says we can be spiritual in our mundane life. 


The most amazing thing I see about him is running Isha Foundation (non-profit organization) with 2 million volunteers!! How much motivation/commitment should be maintained to run such an organization with volunteers… This is really unbelievable for me!! I think this itself portrays what he is..


You can see him in a divine look, sometimes playing golf/basketball in tea-shirt and jeans.
He is seen on bikes/cars driving super fast :). 


He plays with snakes, he dances and I love the way he laughs and makes us laugh with good sense of humor.


He is a great orator participating in various forums.





The best of his points/teachings that made me awe: 


To be joyful is not the ultimate goal, but a fundamental requirement.


Be an expression of joy rather than be in pursuit of joy. 


There is something in us longing to be a little more, to expand, to grow. 


Put your love, peace and joy on self-start, rather than waiting for others to push start you. 


It is very interesting to know how his childhood was, what all happened in his life. His achievements are incredible. There are various dimensions to know about him.


If I can meet him in my life time, I will be blessed.
Its your time to explore :) :


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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Last day mail

 
Of late, one of the things where I have put my creativity is on my lastday/good bye mail while leaving Amdocs...

I had worked in Amdocs for 5 years... It was a good span of time... I sprung up as a professional and had good experiences ...
However,  my last project was very different all through my career... so I wanted to send separate mail for project mates. I wanted the mail to be interesting, spent some time on it, and I was successful ;) as I was very much satisfied.
 
This mail is prepared with cute smileys from the communicator which we generally use for communication in our project...

I am posting the valuable feedback from my teamates also, that really makes me happy to read...


Here is the mail:
 
 
Hi all,
HotfixesDescription: cid:image003.png@01CE36B5.7B0DDE50 RN Reviews, Handoffs Description: cid:image004.png@01CE36B5.7B0DDE50, chat rooms , bridges Description: cid:image016.png@01CE36BC.E6A6DD90, Follow ups Description: cid:image009.png@01CE36B7.036922E0, defects , Defect call Description: cid:image010.png@01CE36B7.036922E0, RCA, Project status,
Edats….Description: Description: Description: cid:image002.png@01CE364D.83465790
I am gonna miss all this fun…Description: cid:image007.png@01CE36B6.A18A5B70
12th April 2013 (tomorrow) is my last working day in AmdocsDescription: cid:image018.png@01CE36C5.6D0CDDA0


******* project is really special for me as I got a chance to discover more of myself. I have experienced many challenges and learnt from every situation.
 
Thanks for the people who always loved my work – I felt more confident whenever you have expressed that… Description: cid:image017.png@01CE36C5.0BF8B930


Thanks for the people who didn’t want to work with me… - I learnt smiling on that…Description: cid:image012.png@01CE36B7.62ED5880
 
This team has been a combination of humble, fun-loving, relaxed, dedicated, hard-working and smart working people… Description: cid:image001.png@01CE36B6.3F0BAA80 I have certainly learnt something good from each of you… Description: cid:image005.png@01CE36B6.3F0BAA80


It was because of you, late nights/ weekend and last minute deliveries were of much fun than stressful … Description: cid:image006.png@01CE36B6.3F0BAA80


The DC parties (for no reason) are most cherishable…Description: cid:image013.png@01CE36B7.62ED5880


I am happy to say that I have made good friendships here…Description: cid:image011.png@01CE36B7.CA310B90


Thanks to all the leads/managers for your support and guidance…All your suggestions are very valuable and helped me to be what I am now… Description: cid:image014.png@01CE36B7.CA310B90


Thanks to Abid with whom I experienced and leant the importance of keeping everything in track and planning things a head.
Shailendra, I still need to learn from you staying coolheaded all the timeJ.
Charles/Usha, I miss your hand offs Description: cid:image015.png@01CE36BF.FC05B910 J
I wish everyone all the very bestDescription: cid:image019.png@01CE36C5.6D0CDDA0 and all you do is filled with joy … Description: cid:image008.png@01CE36B6.A18A5B70


Here are some of the replies from my team:

It was great working with you…all the best swapna :)

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All the very best swapna :). A very intrestingly composed email.
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I have been working with you since beginning of my journey with AMDOCS.
It was great experience working with you. I learn many things from you.
Thank you..!! J
Best wishes from bottom of my heart for your future.
All the best Swapna.
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Swapna,
I am glad that I got the opportunity to work with you. I will always be thankful for your support, guidance, and encouragement.
It seems like our office hours are going to be longer without you.
You are certainly missed around here.

Wishing you all the best :)
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Hi Swapna,

Wish you all the best in your new endeavours!
It was nice working with you.
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Hi Swapna,
It was nice working with you and all the best for your future endeavors!!!
It’s a good composed mail, I being in a different project it recollected all the major activities we did and fun we had also during work pressure of delivery.
Take care and good bye.
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All the Best Swapna.
It was nice knowing and working with you. I do learnt coolness and professionalism from you.
We all will miss you in Amdocs in general and Mediation Team in Particular.
Stay in Touch.